MTDC Calculation Table.xlsx
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- DFOP0019671
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This is a Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) Calculation Table in Excel format supporting the Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe grant opportunity. The file serves as a budgeting tool for applicants responding to the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) solicitation under the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor program (CFDA 19.345). The MTDC table is used to calculate indirect costs and establish the modified total direct cost base for overhead rate applications, which is standard practice for federal cooperative agreements and grants. This particular calculation tool is tailored to the journalism support program focused on fact-based independent reporting on sovereignty, civilizational values, and democracy issues throughout Europe.
Applicants proposing budgets for this opportunity must use this MTDC calculation table to properly establish their cost structure for DRL review and approval. The cooperative agreement mechanism allows for collaboration between the federal government and recipient organizations, with typical project awards in the democracy and human rights portfolio ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, though specific award values for this journalism initiative should be confirmed in the main solicitation documentation on Grants.gov. Applicants should refer to the complete Request for Application (RFA) or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for submission deadlines, detailed budget requirements, and any organization-specific indirect cost rate agreements that may affect MTDC calculations.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO FAQs.docx | DOCX document | |
| MTDC Calculation Table.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Budget Template FY26 with MTDC Calculation_Final.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2026 Proposal Submission Instructions Updated.pdf | ||
| Independent Journalism Consortium NOFO.pdf |
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MTDC Calculation
| Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) Calculation |
| XYZ Organization |
| xxxxx |
| Budget Category | Amount | |
| 1) | All direct salaries and wages | |
| Personnel | $100,000 |
| 2) | Fringe benefits | |
| Fringe Benefits | $50,000 |
| 3) | Travel | |
| Airline tickets for participants | $20,000 | |
| Visa and airport Fees | $2,000 | |
| Lodging for partivcipants | $13,000 | |
| Per diem for participants | $20,000 |
| 4) | Equipment | |
| Generator | $15,000 |
| 5) | Supplies | |
| Laptop | $6,000 |
| 6) | Contractual | |
| Subaward A | $200,000 | |
| Subaward B | $120,000 | |
| Subaward C | $150,000 | |
| Subaward D | $39,000 |
| 7) | Other Direct Costs | |
| Contractual | $25,000 | |
| Venue for participants in training A | $50,000 | |
| Childcare for female participants in training A | $20,000 |
Total Direct Costs $830,000
| EXEMPTIONS | ||
| Equipment | $15,000 | |
| Capital expenditures | $0 | |
| Charges for patient care | $0 | |
| Rental costs | $0 | |
| Tuition remission | $0 | |
| Scholarships and fellowships | $0 | |
| Participant support costs | $73,000 | |
| Portion of each subaward in excess of $50,000 | $320,000 |
Total Exemptions $408,000
| Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) | $422,000 |
| NICRA / 15% De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate | $63,300 |
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